Nation Mar 06 Measles outbreak raises concerns about drop in vaccinations There were 58 reported cases of measles in the U.S. during all of 2023. But there's already been 41 cases across 16 states so far this year. The outbreak of this highly contagious virus is cause for concern for many…
Nation Feb 29 Women share personal experiences with IVF and views on Alabama court ruling Lawmakers in Alabama are working to quickly pass bills to protect IVF clinics and providers after a state Supreme Court decision ruled that an embryo created through IVF should be considered a person. We hear from women who are affected…
Nation Feb 22 U.S. company lands private spacecraft on surface of the moon It's the first U.S.-built spacecraft to land on the moon in more than 50 years, and the first ever by a private company. The Odysseus lander took off from Cape Canaveral last week and made it to the lunar surface…
Nation Feb 21 How an Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are children impacts IVF A decision from the Alabama Supreme Court has alarmed doctors, patients and reproductive rights advocates. The court ruled that frozen embryos, created through in vitro fertilization, are legally children and thus protected. The designation of personhood could have significant repercussions…
Nation Feb 20 Deadly Minnesota shooting sheds light on nation’s growing domestic violence problem A shooting outside of Minneapolis over the weekend is putting the spotlight once again on domestic violence. Two police officers and a paramedic responding to a domestic-abuse call were killed. Rachel Louise Snyder, who covers domestic violence and is author…
Nation Feb 14 Experts describe what happens to our brains and memories as we age As America braces for a rematch between President Biden and Donald Trump, polls show the ages of both likely nominees are troubling many voters this election year. We have perspectives from some voters who are over the age of 70…
Arts Feb 08 How a social media creator matches modern sports images with classic works of art More than 100 million viewers in the U.S. will tune into the Super Bowl this Sunday. These days, major live sports events are often a two-screen experience. But one fan puts a different lens on the moment, exploring the symmetry…
Nation Jan 30 Why major car manufacturers are slowing production of electric vehicles Last year was a record for electric vehicles in the U.S., with more than 1.2 million sold. That was 50 percent higher than in 2022, yet there are signs that demand for EV’s appears to be slowing and may not…
Nation Jan 30 Author Elizabeth Flock tells stories of women who used violence to fight abuse In Greek and Roman mythology, the “Furies” are three goddesses who punish the wicked, delivering vengeance to an unfair and unlawful world. William Brangham talks with journalist Elizabeth Flock, a former NewsHour reporter and author of a new book that…
Nation Jan 29 White House halts major liquid natural gas project and new exports over climate concerns The Biden administration is hitting the pause button on new projects involving the export of natural gas. While the U.S. is currently the largest exporter of natural gas in the world, the White House argues the climate effects of these…